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Skin Assist

by Vitanica · capsule · 90 vegetarian capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 08118 02310 1
  • DSLD label 302810
  • Serving 3 capsules
  • 30 servings

Skin Assist by Vitanica lists 23 ingredients, 23 with an amount per serving of 3 capsules, such as 1,500 IU of vitamin A, 125 mg of vitamin C, buffered, 150 mg of calcium and 50 IU (1.25 mcg) of vitamin D2. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 22, 2024.

What is in Skin Assist?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Skin Assist: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 302810, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Retinyl Palmitate1,500 IU30%Vitamin A in Skin Assist against 5,772 products1,500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.1,500 IU

78% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 3,000 IU.

Vitamin C, Bufferedas Calcium Ascorbate125 mg208%Vitamin C in Skin Assist against 18,583 products125 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg125 mg

Higher than 56% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 250 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Citrate, Calcium Malate150 mg15%Calcium in Skin Assist against 17,831 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg150 mg

Higher than 58% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Vitamin D2as Ergocalciferol50 IU (1.25 mcg)13%Vitamin D in Skin Assist against 14,175 products1.25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg1.25 mcg

97% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 2.5 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate50 IU167%Vitamin E in Skin Assist against 6,459 products50 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.50 IU

Higher than 61% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 100 IU.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride25 mg1,250%Vitamin B6 in Skin Assist against 15,277 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg25 mg

Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Biotin200 mcg67%Biotin in Skin Assist against 9,447 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg200 mcg

48% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B5250 mg2,500%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Skin Assist against 10,060 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg250 mg

Higher than 96% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Malate75 mg19%Magnesium in Skin Assist against 14,003 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg75 mg

52% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Zincas Zinc Picolinate15 mg100%Zinc in Skin Assist against 13,186 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg15 mg

Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Seleniumas Selenomethionine15 mcg21%Selenium in Skin Assist against 7,658 products15 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg15 mcg

90% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mcg.

Copperas Copper Aspartate1 mg50%Copper in Skin Assist against 6,468 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1 mg

40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg.

Silicaas Silica Amino Acid Chelate500 mcgSilicon in Skin Assist against 1,220 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.0.5 mg

94% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1 mg.

Lycopene2,500 mcgLycopene in Skin Assist against 1,691 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.2.5 mg

Higher than 60% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg.

Lutein2,500 mcgLutein in Skin Assist against 2,493 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.2.5 mg

51% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg.

Hyaluronic Acid50 mgHyaluronic acid in Skin Assist against 900 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.50 mg

43% of 900 products listing hyaluronic acid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Horsetail125 mgHorsetail in Skin Assist against 519 products125 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 200 mg, the median 67 mg.125 mg

Higher than 67% of 519 products listing horsetail (median 67 mg). Per day at the most servings: 250 mg.

Gotu Kola100 mgGotu Kola in Skin Assist against 393 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 225 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

47% of 393 products listing gotu kola give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Oat Straw100 mgOats in Skin Assist against 304 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 187.5 mg.100 mg

59% of 304 products listing oats give more (median 187.5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Rosemary100 mgRosemary in Skin Assist against 332 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.100 mg

Higher than 64% of 332 products listing rosemary (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Burdock75 mgBurdock in Skin Assist against 302 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 76 mg to 400 mg, the median 145 mg.75 mg

75% of 302 products listing burdock give more (median 145 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Saw palmetto75 mgSaw Palmetto in Skin Assist against 1,109 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 320 mg, the median 200 mg.75 mg

81% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Nettle Root Extractas Urtica dioica Root Extract50 mgStinging Nettle in Skin Assist against 710 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 300 mg, the median 120 mg.50 mg

69% of 710 products listing stinging nettle give more (median 120 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 302810 (entered February 22, 2024), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 97% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 1.25 mcg (50 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
  • Its 250 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 96% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 298 list more.
  • 90% of the 7,658 products that print an amount of selenium list more than its 15 mcg of selenium (median 55 mcg).
  • 94% of the 1,220 products that print an amount of silicon list more than its 0.5 mg of silica (filed by NIH under silicon) (median 4 mg).

The NIH database records 1 to 2 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Skin Assist's, rare ingredients counting for more.

  • LuminousVitanica 14 shared, 59% alike
  • ShineAdvanced Nutrition by Zahler 15 shared, 41% alike

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Suggested Use: Three (3) capsules once or twice per day. Also suitable for men.
Warnings
Avoid this product if pregnant or nursing.
Tamper resistant: Please do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Keep in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
This product contains no: Preservatives, binders, artificial colorings or flavorings, sugars, lactose, salt, wheat, gluten, milk derivatives, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or shellfish.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 302810.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine.

How many labels does Skin Assist have?

3 labels are on file under this name since June 25, 2014: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 302810 (current) Entered February 22, 2024 · on the market · 90 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 08118 02310 1
  2. Label 302809 Entered December 14, 2023 · on the market · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 08118 01311 9
  3. Label 33873 Entered June 25, 2014 · off the market March 1, 2023 · 90 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 08118 02310 1

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Vitanica (manufacturer), Tualatin, OR. All Vitanica products.

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